SAO PAULO, May 29 (Reuters) - U.S. commodities trader
Bunge and a subsidiary of Japan's Zen-Noh Group have
agreed to buy part of a terminal at Latin America's largest port
from Rumo ( RUMOF ) for 600 million reais ($115.3 million), according to a
securities filing on Wednesday.
Brazilian rail operator Rumo ( RUMOF ) said in the filing
that it had tied up the binding agreement to sell its 50% stake
in the XXXIX terminal, at the sprawling Santos port, which is
known for shipping out coffee and other commodities.
"With this deal, the companies expect to obtain larger
logistical flexibility in a key export corridor in Brazil,"
Bunge and Zen-Noh said in a statement.
The firms added the deal would be made through a
joint-venture with Zen-Noh Grain Corp, the U.S. subsidiary of
Zen-Noh Group, with each of the partners holding an equal stake.
Brazilian food and fuel processor Caramuru Alimentos, one of
the country's largest grain crushers, holds the remaining 50% of
the terminal, according to Bunge and Zen-Noh.
Rumo ( RUMOF ) said the sale reinforces the firm's strategy to
improve its cash position and concentrate efforts on projects to
boost capacity and make its railways more competitive.
($1 = 5.2018 reais)